For the third time in ten days, Belogorie and Lokomotiv Novosibirsk faced off, this time in a Russian Superliga clash in Tula. Lokomotiv took control, halting Belogorie’s winning streak and knocking them down from second place in the standings.
The first set was neck-and-neck, with both teams trading points. Lokomotiv’s Rajab Shakhbanmirzaev was unstoppable, leading his team to a decisive 25-23 finish.
In the second set, Belogorie briefly led, but Lokomotiv’s strategic substitutions, including Leal and Kostadinov, shifted momentum. With a solid block and a critical ace from Kurkaev, Lokomotiv secured the set 25-17.
Belogorie attempted a comeback in the third set but ultimately fell short. Lokomotiv maintained a steady lead, sealing the match at 25-22.
Top scorers included Rajabdibir Shakhbanmirzaev with 17 points for Lokomotiv, while Mohammed Al Hachdadi led Belogorie with 13 points.
Belogorie vs Lokomotiv Novosibirsk 0-3 (23-25, 17-25, 22-25)
